Mgr, Algorithm Developer Member of Technical Staff

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Member of Technical Staff manager to lead and execute complex technology projects in semiconductor equipment performance improvement.

You will oversee a cross-disciplinary team of data scientists, data engineers, and software developers, driving R&D and deployment. This role emphasizes budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder alignment, and risk management, with opportunities for impact on revenue, market share, and time-to-market.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management and budgeting skills.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Own concept and feasibility for new algorithmic modules, including problem definition and deployment.
• Align requirements for new software applications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop budgets, work plans, and timelines for projects.
• Manage resources to meet the agreed deliverables.
• Develop hardware roadmaps for new applications.
• Identify required software architectures.
• Oversee software and hardware implementation.
• Manage a team of data scientists, data engineers, and software developers.
• Identify, define and manage interfaces with external collaborators (sub-contractors, university).
• Monitor and report project progress against milestones.
• Prepare and manage project reviews, align with project stakeholders, run regular cadence meetings and work collaboratively with partners to meet organization goals.
• Own technical development of team members, objective setting, and performance management.
• Perform recruitment, training, budgeting and promotion processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $184,000.00 - $253,000.00

Location: Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Own concept and feasibility for new algorithmic modules, including problem definition, data gathering, literature review, concept selection, risk identification, code development, documentation, testing, user training, and deployment.
• Align requirements for new software applications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop budgets, work plans, and timelines for projects.
• Manage resources to meet the agreed deliverables.
• Develop hardware roadmaps for new applications.
• Identify required software architectures.
• Oversee software and hardware implementation.
• Manage a team of data scientists, data engineers, and software developers.
• Identify, define and manage interfaces with external collaborators (sub-contractors, university).
• Monitor and report project progress against milestones.
• Prepare and manage project reviews, align with project stakeholders, run regular cadence meetings and work collaboratively with partners to meet organization goals.
• Own technical development of team members, objective setting, and performance management.
• Perform recruitment, training, budgeting and promotion processes.

This position is for a Member of Technical Staff manager. It requires technical expertise in semiconductor equipment performance improvement. The person will lead and/or develop and execute exceptionally complex technology and engineering projects and lead research and development of new technologies.

Success is measured by one or more of the following: incremental revenue growth, market share increases, key customer penetration, time-to-market improvement and commercial value of the work.

This position requires technical credibility as demonstrated by a portfolio of publications, patents, and authorship of technical documents.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives

Leadership

Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges

MTS Mgrs must manage less than 8 employees

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems

Impact

Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives

Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function

Interpersonal Skills

Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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